Events in Ellis County today

When there’s a bonus Friday, the group meets at a local breakfast place to enjoy a Bonus Breakfast together.

At the historic Chautauqua auditorium in Waxahachie, a live cast animates Halloween characters while the story moves beyond the screen and into the theater, blending film with onstage performance for an immersive experience.

Battle Axes dedicates a night to appreciate those who keep the community going after hours. Service industry professionals can enjoy 20 percent off lane time, rotating beverage specials, and a laid back late night vibe that makes it easy to relax with coworkers and friends. The offer is available at both the Midlothian and Waxahachie locations. Eligible attendees include bartenders, servers, hosts, kitchen teams, managers, healthcare workers, stylists, retail staff, and others working in hospitality or related fields. Please bring proof of employment to participate.

Kids can trick-or-treat from vendor to vendor at the Waxahachie Farmers Market while the family explores the market and shops local. Costumes are welcome but not required, and children can bring a bag or bucket to collect candy while supplies last. Discover local finds, visit favorite vendors, and enjoy a family-friendly Halloween outing in the community.

Browse a lively farmers and crafts market featuring more than 20 local vendors. Shop for farm-fresh produce, local honey, custom hats, door decor, Scentsy items, woodworking pieces, popsicles, quality meats, eggs, and coffee. Find a blind book date, flowers from Ramos, local authors, and more. It is a friendly setting to support small businesses, meet neighbors, and see what is new around town.

Celebrate Halloween with a sweet boba drink and show off your costume in a competition for a chance to win a boba gift card.

Enjoy themed stories for infants through 4-year-olds, along with songs, fingerplays, games, and complimentary toddler-friendly snacks. May themes include moms, family, yummy foods, and playing outside.

Start your morning with a game of bingo at Chick-fil-A.

Enjoy a story time featuring reading, dancing, and crafts. A weekly theme is shared on the Facebook page.

Connect with fellow readers at a monthly genre-focused book club. The group chooses a genre together, each person reads any book that fits, then meets the following month to share what they read and select the next genre. Cold drinks and snacks are available. No purchase is required, and buying books from O’Brien’s Bookshop is not necessary to participate. RSVP by emailing info@obriensbookshop.com.